Murder in the First: TNT Releases Season Three Episode Descriptions

by Cindy McLennan, June 17, 2016

TNT/Doug Hyun

Spoilers! We have two episode descriptions from TNT for the Murder in the First TV show’s third season. Note: the season premiere has been rescheduled. Murder in the First, season three, will now premiere Sunday, June 26, 2016 at 10:00pm ET/PT.

Murder in the First Season 3 Episode Synopses

Season three kicks off for Homicide Inspectors Terry English and Hildy Mulligan when an all-star quarterback is murdered in the middle of a crowded club in front of his pop star girlfriend. D.A. Mario Siletti and his wife are involved in a tragic car accident that could end his career and his marriage. And an untimely diagnosis threatens Hildy’s future.
Directed by Jesse Bochco
Story by Steven Bochco & Jonathan Abrahams
Teleplay by Jonathan Abrahams
Created by Steven Bochco & Eric Lodal

Episode 302 “Tropic of Cancer” – Sunday, July 3, at 10 p.m. (ET/PT)

As the hunt continues for the prime suspect in the Normandy Parker case, an anonymous tip forces Terry into an officer-involved shooting that sets off public uproar. A desperate Siletti reluctantly hires DUI defense attorney Alfred Arkin, but withholds essential trial information. Hildy gets good news for her future, and she and Terry cross a line together.

Directed by Rick Wallace
Written by Daniele Nathanson
Created by Steven Bochco & Eric Lodal

TNT/Doug Hyun

What do you think? Are you a fan of the Murder in the First TV series? Do you plan to watch the third season premiere?